Barbra Streisand to perform at Oscars

Ending a 36-year hiatus, Barbra Streisand has confirmed she will perform at this year's Oscar telecast on Feb. 24.

"In an evening that celebrates the artistry of movies and music, how could the telecast be complete without Barbra Streisand?" producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a statement. "We are honored that she has agreed to do a very special performance on this year's Oscars, her first time singing on the show in 36 years."

Right. Back when she had a wicked perm.

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Streisand has won two Academy Awards, but has performed only once. Other musical entertainers will include Adele, who will perform the Oscar-nominated title song from "Skyfall," and Norah Jones, who will perform the Oscar-nominated "Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from "Ted."

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane co-wrote the latter tune; chances are good that he'll also sing at some point during the evening. Tributes to movie musicals and the James Bond franchise which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, are planned as well. There are rumors that the Bond tribute will bring all 007 actors -- Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig -- together for the first time.

When Streisand last took the stage at the Oscars in 1977, she performed "Evergreen," the love theme from "A Star Is Born." She won an original song award that night.